CEO of Floor It Guyana,Andre Cummings, receiving the ‘Made in Guyana’ Standards certificate in the presence of staff and other officials
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Thursday issued the ‘Made in Guyana’ Standards Mark to a local company, Floor It Guyana. The mark is valid for one year, and within this time period, officers of the GNBS will do a surveillance audit to ensure Floor It maintains the quality for which it attained the mark.
CEO of Floor It Guyana, Andre Cummings, during his remarks at a simple ceremony, encouraged other businesses to get on board with being certified, and take advantage of the opportunities available in Guyana.
“Receiving this mark…not only speaks about the brand that Floor It has created; it also speaks about…our beloved country Guyana. Guyana is on a serious rise now, and we don’t want others to come here and…pull stuff from under our feet. It’s much here to be gathered, and we need to step up…and provide goods and services of world-class standards,” Cummings shared.
Executive Director of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), Nizam Hassan, during his remarks, encouraged the GNBS to partner with the GMSA to educate business owners and consumers on the process of acquiring, and the importance of, the ‘Made in Guyana’ mark.
“This needs to be heavily promoted. We don’t want only the companies who are applying for this mark to know this (the 7 criteria for acceptance). So, I strongly encourage the GNBS, the GMSA is still willing to work with you on a…promotional programme to get this information out,” Hassan encouraged.
Meanwhile, Commissioner of Forests (Guyana Forestry Commission), Edward Goberdhan, has encouraged the GNBS to become a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), so it can be up-to-date with new developments in the forestry sector.
“We also encourage the GNBS to become a member of the International Accreditation Forum, which is the forum that accredits auditors to do [an] international audit. Currently, and very soon, we are in the development stage of a…Guyana National Standards for Forest Certification, where it will be endorsed by one of the international bodies so companies can apply and use that standard; but they will have to get an auditor accredited by an international accrediting company. So, it’s an opportunity for GNBS also, if they become a member of the International Accreditation Forum so they could accredit auditors to audit companies in the forestry sector,” Goberdhan explained.
Floor It Guyana was recently named winner of the 2023 BIZX America Awards for Best Import/Export Company, and in his acceptance speech, Cummings thanked the judges for recognising the company’s hard work and dedication to providing top-quality import/ export services to its clients.
“We are thrilled to receive this award,” said Cummings. “It is a testament to the tireless efforts of our team, and our commitment to excellence. We strive to provide our clients with the best possible service, and this award is a validation of our efforts.”
The BIZX America Awards are among the most prestigious business awards in the world, recognising companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective industries.
